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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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